The sacraments are not for sale and priests must not demand payment for performing them if the recipient is indigent — but the faithful should pay stole fees if they can afford it, according to Bishop Victor Phalana of Klerksdorp.
Sacraments Not for Sale, Bishop Warns Read Post »
On the subject of preaching I have a strong opinion which I have voiced in “private” more than once: Good preaching starts with speech coaching at a very basic level at the beginning of the priest’s formation.
Priests Need Early Public Speech Coaching Read Post »
At a time when the quality of homilies is a recurring talking point in the global Church, the example of Pope Francis’ preaching style can offer some direction.
In his homilies and talks at audiences, the Holy Father uses many of the methods which emulate Jesus’ approach to preaching: keeping the message and the way in which it is delivered simple, emphasising it with references to real life — Jesus would use parables to do that — and then driving home the point.
The Seeds of Good Preaching Read Post »
Homilies must be relevant to those who hear them, and there are ways to achieve that, as KELVIN BANDA OP explains. Religious orders or congregations tend not to train their members on how to give a good homily. It is the people whom we serve who aid us in preparing and giving our best homilies.
Good Preaching Needs Listening and Learning Read Post »
A priest has used the weeks leading to the eclipse as an opportunity to educate parishioners about the beauty of
Eclipse a Sign of End Times? More Like God’s Glory on Display Read Post »
Bishop Edward Risi OMI – Lately there have been comments in The Southern Cross and other publications about homilies. Some
What’s the Point of a Homily? Read Post »
In response to Sr Sue Rakoczy’s cri de coeur about preaching in The Southern Cross in April, and the variety
Fr Chris Townsend: ‘I am trying to be a better preacher’ Read Post »
To what extent listeners positively respond to a homily is not readily noticed by the preacher at the most there
Behind a Good Homily Read Post »
